Abstract
BackgroundSkill training in nursing education has been highly dependent on self-training because of Korea’s high student-faculty ratio. Students tend to have a passive attitude in self-practice, and it is hard to expect effective learning outcomes with traditional checklist-dependent self-practice. Smart glasses have a high potential to assist nursing students with timely information, and a hands-free device does not interrupt performance.ObjectiveThis study aimed to develop a smart glass–based nursing skill training program and evaluate its usability and feasibility for the implementation of self-practice.MethodsWe conducted a usability and feasibility study with 30 undergraduate nursing students during a 2-hour open lab for self-practice of core nursing skills, wearing smart glasses for visualized guidance. The usability test was conducted using a 16-item self-reporting questionnaire and 7 open-ended questions. Learning satisfaction was assessed using a 7-item questionnaire. The number of practice sessions was recorded, and perceived competency in core nursing skills was measured before and after the intervention. At the final evaluation, performance accuracy and time consumed for completion were recorded.ResultsSmart glass–assisted self-practice of nursing skills was perceived as helpful, convenient, and interesting. Participants reported improved recollection of sequences of skills, and perceived competency was significantly improved. Several issues were raised by participants regarding smart glasses, including small screen size, touch sensors, fogged lenses with masks, heaviness, and heat after a period of time.ConclusionsSmart glasses have the potential to assist self-practice, providing timely information at students’ own paces. Having both hands free from holding a device, participants reported the convenience of learning as they could practice and view the information simultaneously. Further revision correcting reported issues would improve the applicability of smart glasses in other areas of nursing education.
Highlights
Advancements in life science and biotechnology have transformed the hospital environment, and the need for qualified health professionals has never been higher [1]
Given the growing need for better assurance of practical ability, the Korean Accreditation Board of Nursing Education (KABONE) [5] identified 20 core nursing skills in which nursing students are expected to attain a good level of performance in their accreditation process [6]
We explored the perceived usability and feasibility of smart glass–based self-practice among undergraduate nursing students
Summary
Advancements in life science and biotechnology have transformed the hospital environment, and the need for qualified health professionals has never been higher [1]. Nurses comprise the largest proportion of the hospital workforce; nurse staffing with a sufficient number of skilled nurses is essential for quality care [2]. Smart glasses have a high potential to assist nursing students with timely information, and a hands-free device does not interrupt performance. Methods: We conducted a usability and feasibility study with 30 undergraduate nursing students during a 2-hour open lab for self-practice of core nursing skills, wearing smart glasses for visualized guidance. Conclusions: Smart glasses have the potential to assist self-practice, providing timely information at students’ own paces. Having both hands free from holding a device, participants reported the convenience of learning as they could practice and view the information simultaneously. Further revision correcting reported issues would improve the applicability of smart glasses in other areas of nursing education
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